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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 711.96 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 711.96 and 337.92 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 711.96 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/711.96 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 711.96 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 240,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,585.52/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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